Moundridge, KS – The Bradbury Co., Inc., serving as the world headquarters for the global group of companies known as The Bradbury Group, hosted a Manufacturing Day Open House on Thursday, October 4. According to the Manufacturing Day® website, www.mfgday.com, “Manufacturing Day® is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers and occurs on the first Friday in October.”

Metform International Ltd., a member of The Bradbury Group of companies, specializes in the design and manufacture ofRoll Forming Machinery& Coil Processing Equipment. Metform strives to build a highly skilled, extremely dedicated team of employees. Everyone from sales to manufacturing has a passion for creating robust, well designed equipment many loyal customers rely on. The innovation that goes into Metform's machinery is the result of working closely with customers and developing equipment that best fits their production needs and gives them a competitive edge.

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Custom Rollforming Corp, a member of The Bradbury Group, continues to look forward - planning a path to best serve our expanding customer base. We are happy to announce a transition in leadership at CRC. Working together, this team will position us for the future.

Bryan Smith, a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, will step into his new role as General Manager of CRC beginning July 1. He will set the vision and direction for future growth. Bryan has been with CRC for the past six months as the National Sales Director, focusing on sales growth and familiarizing himself with our operations. Prior to joining CRC, Bryan worked for 15 years at Titan Trailer Mfg. in Waterville, KS. Beginning his career as a design engineer, he spent the last 13 years as production manager where he was involved with customer service and all aspects of daily manufacturing management.

A common issue manufacturers face is providing flat material to their customers. What appears to be flat, is not. The problem is residual stress in the steel. Jim’s presentation, “When Flat isn’t Flat – Equalizing Internal Stresses Through Roller Leveling,” will cover newly developed methods of equalizing the internal stress allowing the strip to stay flat after secondary operations. By implementing the latest technologies, an operator can understand the strip condition more than ever before, providing end-users with the flat product they require.

Alliance Machine and Engravingmanufactures metal embossers specifically for your garage door production needs. Rely on Beck Automation to supply an efficient control system for your garage door line; making your production equipment more efficient and profitable. Working together, the companies within The Bradbury Group will bring you what you want, need, and expect from your garage door line.

The Bradbury Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew J. Moody to Managing Director for Bradbury International UK Ltd. Matthew has played a fundamental role in the international success of The Bradbury Group of companies. With his focus on new equipment sales and commitment to customer service, he has led our market growth in the United Kingdom and the broader, European market.

He began his journey in the roll forming industry in 1997 working for Bronx Engineering; completing a Modern Apprenticeship during his tenure. He joined Bradbury in 2004 in Applications / Sales developing many positive customer relationships. Based on his commitment to the growth of The Bradbury Group in Europe, his work ethic and experience, Matthew was promoted to General Manager in 2015. In his new role as Managing Director, Matthew will be responsible for leading the Bradbury International UK business including all customer facing activities representing The Bradbury Group product lines as well as engineering and service supplied by our U.K. office to our customers and our Group companies. Matthew represents the values of our Group and drives our vision to be the most trusted and preferred supplier in the global markets we serve.

Steven Baker, Sales Area Manager for Athader S.L., will present "Advanced Features of Modern Coil Processing Lines" at the FMA (Fabricators & Manufacturers Association) Coil Processing Conference. The conference, to be held May 15-16, 2018, in Florence, IN, allows experts in the industry to share their knowledge and answer questions regarding leveling, slitting processes, controls, and more. Nine various instructional sessions will be offered at three different times throughout the two day conference.

Steven Baker, a member of The Bradbury Group's Coil Processing and Leveling team, has over 20 years of experience in the industry including cut-to-length lines, slitting lines, galvanizing and paint lines, as well as push/pull pickle lines.

The Bradbury Group will exhibit at Modex 2018, the largest supply chain expo in North and South America, in Atlanta, GA, April 9 - 12. Modex allows attendees to view and learn about the latest manufacturing and supply chain equipment and technologies. Whether you need a fully automated roll forming line or custom roll formed parts, The Bradbury Group can offer you the solution you need for shelving and racking, transportation, warehouse, decking, and more.

Custom Rollforming Corp. is a custom roll form company which houses ten Bradbury roll forming lines in 51,000 square feet of manufacturing space and serves a variety of industries. Let CRC manage the flow of product to your facility to save you space and the expense involved with warehousing a large inventory of raw material and finished goods. Custom Rollforming Corp. will review your production requirements and usage cycles and calculate the output quantities, stocking inventory, and delivery times to accommodate your production schedule.